Using segmentation identification to identify destination node within network environment
US9942142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/586
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Packet transmission techniques are disclosed herein. An exemplary method includes receiving a packet that identifies an internet protocol (IP) address assigned to more than one destination node; selecting a virtual routing and forwarding table based, at least in part, on a segmentation identification in the packet; identifying a designated destination node in the packet based, at least in part, on the selected virtual routing and forwarding table; and transmitting the packet to the designated destination node.
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